Wilkes County Climate
Wilkes County, Georgia
Avg Annual Temp
62.2°F
Annual Precip
44.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.5"
Extreme Heat Days
52.6
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Wilkes County Weather
Mild Subtropical Living
Wilkes County averages 62.2°F annually, placing it comfortably above the national median temperature. The climate is typical for the Georgia Piedmont, offering plenty of sunshine and warmth.
Slightly Below State Average
The 62.2°F annual average is just under the Georgia state average of 63.7°F. The county also receives 44.2 inches of rain, which is drier than the state average of 51.4 inches.
Closely Matching Warren County
Wilkes County's 62.2°F average is almost identical to neighbor Warren County's 62.4°F. It is significantly drier than Webster County, which receives nearly 10 more inches of rain annually.
Hot Summers and Dry Winters
Residents face 53 days of extreme heat above 90°F, mostly during the 79.6°F July peaks. Snow is a rare event, averaging just 0.5 inches per year during the mild 45.6°F winters.
Prepare for Dry Heat
With only 44.2 inches of rain and 53 days of extreme heat, irrigation may be necessary for summer gardening. Standard heating and cooling systems will easily handle the mild 43.8°F January lows and hot July highs.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.